"I have set down (my) administration with institutions of higher learning, our universities to say we must now focus on producing products from universities and institutions of higher learning to say we must now produce products that fit in the industrialisation concept of this country", said President Mnangagwa. Images broadcast on Zimbabwean TV showed scenes of chaos and medics fighting to save those wounded by the blast at the White City stadium in the country's second city Bulawayo. Chiwenga was lightly bruised in the blast.

George Charamba tells the state-run Sunday Mail newspaper that the historic July 30 election will go ahead as planned despite the blast that occurred shortly after President Emmerson Mnangagwa addressed a stadium crowd in Bulawayo.

In a statement, police spokesperson Senior Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba said while the number of the injured was 49, there could be more who were yet to report for medical attention.

Mnangagwa told state broadcaster ZBC, without elaborating, that those responsible must have come from "outside Bulawayo".

Mnangagwa later pointed out he'd had numerous attempts on his life in the past, saying he was used to them by now. "It does not deter anyone", he said, adding that no political rallies would be cancelled and urging fellow politicians to "continue to campaign peacefully".

State media also reported that the ZANU-PF party secretary in charge of political organisation, Engelbert Rugeje, was injured, as were several security personnel.

Bottas leads rainswept final practice in FranceF1 is returning to France for the first time in a decade and the Paul Ricard track is hosting its first elite race since 1990. Vettel caused chaos at the French GP after crashing into the back of Valterri Bottas as he lunged on the inside.

But had Simona Halep not played with the level of mental strength as she did, Stephens would have probably won her second Major. The Wimbledon Championships start July 2nd, and one of the most interesting stories is Serena Williams' return from pregnancy.

If you haven't yet landed on who to root for during the World Cup, you should seriously consider getting behind Senegal . Cisse and his men are now dreaming of a repeat of their run to the quarter-finals in 2002 - he captained that team.

It was the flawless start to their campaign, making Japan the first Asian country to defeat a South American team at a World Cup. Princess Hisako of Takamada appeared at Mordovia Arena in Saransk , where Japan beat Colombia 2-1, and waved to spectators.

Pablo Zabaleta has made shocking revelations about the emotional state of Argentina star player Lionel Messi's emotional state. The five-time Ballon d'Or award winners have not won the FIFA World Cup and continues to be a dream for them.

He first flopped to the ground in front of goal , hoping to draw a penalty. " Brazil sank Costa Rica when it hurt the most". But back home, there was a special pair of Brazil fans who celebrated Coutinho's opener like no other.

Lionel Messi ($12,000) - There's still time for Messi to right Argentina's ship just before it crashes into the rocks. And he will hope his showing against the Vikings help him tie down a starting spot on Tuesday.

With a match still to be played between Serbia and Switzerland, it is unknown just yet what position Brazil will be playing for. He said: " Not everyone knows what I went through to get here ". "He needs some time to resume his high standard".

Prince William's "historic" visit to the Middle East
Prince William has made a deeply moving visit to Jerusalem's holocaust museum on his first full day of engagements in Israel. Mary Magdalene in the Garden of Gethsemane. "We know some of the politics are hard , but this is not a political visit ".

Nigeria's Ahmed Musa challenges Lionel Messi as Argentina hero
Argentina has only one point from two matches after drawing 1-1 with Iceland and recording an embarrassing 0-3 loss to Croatia. Argentina . "There is nothing I can pay them for the past seasons I've been with them other than to say "thank you very much".

France finish top of Group C
The duo will be looking to impress and convince Deschamps for a start in the round of sixteen contest against a side from Group D. The second half was a slight improvement on the opening 45 minutes, with substitute Nabil Fekir finally showing some positivity.

Harley-Davidson Responds To EU Tariffs
Some analysts expect to see more instances of company shifts when the second-quarter earnings season kicks off next month. The company says it's doing so because of tariffs it's facing in a trade dispute between the US and the European Union.

English bulldog Zsa Zsa wins ugliest dog contest
A 9-year-old English bulldog was named the victor of the 2018 World's Ugliest Dog contest in the San Francisco Bay Area. Crowds cheered when Zsa Zsa was pronounced this year's ugliest. (AAP) Last year's victor , Martha.

Saudi Arabian World Cup team's plane catches fire in midair
The Sky Blue should have beaten Egypt by a wider margin than they did but Luis Suarez could not finish multiple chances. Uruguay was the only South American team to win its opening match in a tournament where upsets have been commonplace.

3French priest suspended after slapping baby during baptism
Internet users are confused, anxious and appalled at the priest's actions, with one person writing, "That was uncalled for". The outraged parents remained quiet for a few moments, before the man snatches the baby back from the elderly priest.

Lukaku, Hazard star as Belgium rout Tunisia
Khazri and Dylan Broon scored for Tunisia but it was not enough as they were eliminated from the tournament. England, meanwhile, would seal their own qualification for the last 16 by beating Panama.